When needing an example, refer to the Texas page. The Texas page will serve as the "master example" for all other pages.
At the Top of your page type your state name and put it in "Heading 1" size font. For each subsection, the topic should be typed in "Heading 3" size font.
When downloading files for the website, be sure to follow a common naming convention. All files will be named by their state, followed by an underscore, and then the type of image. Examples are listed below:
This information can be obtained ftom http://usa.usembassy.de/travel-states.htm . From this page click on the state which you are working on. You can simply "cut and paste" the state map into your wiki page. Be sure to cite the specific page from which you obtained your information. An example is shown below:
These images will be obtained from Wikipedia. In the search box type in the name of your state. Once you are at the article on the state you are working on, the state seal and flag should be on the right side of the page. Click on each one and download them and insert them into the page in the same manner followed to insert the map.
Be sure to insert the background information on your flag. You can find the info for your specific state by visiting the following website:
This info can be "cut and paste" into your wiki. Be sure to cite your source.
Info for the "State Facts" Section
The following information needs to be included in this section:
Capital
Nickname
Motto
Statehood (be sure to include the state's number)
Land Area (be sure to include rank)
Bird
Flower
Tree
Song
This information can be obtained by visiting http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/. Be sure to cite the specific page from which you obtained this information.
Population & Cities
Population (Use the 2008 figure and be sure to include rank)
Largest City
Second Largest City
Persons Per Square Mile
This information can be obtained from http://www.census.gov/schools/facts/. Click on the state you are working on to be taken to the page containing the appropriate information. Be sure to cite the specific page from which you obtained your information.
Created by...
At the very bottom of your page, in normal size font, write your initials to indicate that you are the creator of the page. Use ONLY your initials. Follow the example below:
About Project
When needing an example, refer to the Texas page. The Texas page will serve as the "master example" for all other pages.
At the Top of your page type your state name and put it in "Heading 1" size font. For each subsection, the topic should be typed in "Heading 3" size font.
When downloading files for the website, be sure to follow a common naming convention. All files will be named by their state, followed by an underscore, and then the type of image. Examples are listed below:
Do NOT edit another student's page!
State Maps
Inserting Maps...
Map obtained from http://www.nationatlas.gov
Info for the "About" Section
This information can be obtained ftom http://usa.usembassy.de/travel-states.htm . From this page click on the state which you are working on. You can simply "cut and paste" the state map into your wiki page. Be sure to cite the specific page from which you obtained your information. An example is shown below:
Source: http://usa.usembassy.de/texas.htm
Info for the "Symbols" Section
These images will be obtained from Wikipedia. In the search box type in the name of your state. Once you are at the article on the state you are working on, the state seal and flag should be on the right side of the page. Click on each one and download them and insert them into the page in the same manner followed to insert the map.
Be sure to insert the background information on your flag. You can find the info for your specific state by visiting the following website:
http://www.50states.com/flag/
This info can be "cut and paste" into your wiki. Be sure to cite your source.
Info for the "State Facts" Section
The following information needs to be included in this section:
This information can be obtained by visiting http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/. Be sure to cite the specific page from which you obtained this information.
Population & Cities
This information can be obtained from http://www.census.gov/schools/facts/. Click on the state you are working on to be taken to the page containing the appropriate information. Be sure to cite the specific page from which you obtained your information.
Created by...
At the very bottom of your page, in normal size font, write your initials to indicate that you are the creator of the page. Use ONLY your initials. Follow the example below:
Page created by NT